Fuel efficiency

The energy lost when a tyre is in motion is known as 'rolling resistance'. This has a direct impact on fuel consumption.
A tyre's rolling resistance score ranges from A to G. Over the life of the tyre, fitting an A rated tyre could save you up to 6 litres of fuel when compared to a G rated tyre.

Wet grip

A tyre's wet grip capacity is expressed in Grades from A to G.
The difference in braking distances between each grade is roughly 3m - an average car length. This makes average stopping distance between an A and G rated tyre 18m. That's 4 car lengths.

Noise level

The exterior noise grade of a tyre is expressed in decibels - accompanied by one, two or three sound waves, with one wave being the best noise level performance.
To achieve the best grade, a tyre’s noise level must be at least 3dB under the legal limit set by the EU.

Shorter braking distances on snow- Benefit from shorter braking distances when it matters most due to Goodyear's 3D-BIS Technology. This interlocking block system helps deliver excellent braking distances on snow that are one meter shorter than the average performance of competitors' winter tyres.*

Improved handling- Goodyear's 3D BIS Technology improves handling in unpredictable winter weather - from wet and dry roads, to ice, snow and slush. The optimized tyre shape puts more rubber in contact with the road, increasing control in slippery conditions. The UltraGrip 8 maintains handling performance even as the tyre wears, thanks to a next generation V-tread design.

High aquaplaning resistance- The UltraGrip 8 reduces the risk of aquaplaning on slushy or wet roads. A double V-groove - one groove for evacuating water and one for gripping snow - ensures good control in wet and thawing conditions. When tested against competitors' tyres, the UltraGrip 8 offered 16% better resistance to aquaplaning on curved roads.**